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Shampoo
Drs. Foster and Smith Oatmeal Shampoo uses a gentle moisturizing formula with humectants to promote the retention of moisture. Fortified with Vitamins A & E for skin and coat health. pH-balanced and easy to rinse with sweet almond scent. For dogs, cats, ferrets, and horses.

Directions: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. Wet pet completely with warm water. Apply enough shampoo to form a rich lather. Continue working shampoo deeply into coat. Allow to remain on coat for 5 minutes. Rinse pet thoroughly with warm, clear water. Repeat if necessary, or as directed by your veterinarian. If desired, use our Oatmeal Conditioner. Dry pet thoroughly and comb out well.

Frequency of use: Once weekly or as directed by your veterinarian.

CAUTION: For topical use only. Avoid contact with eyes. In case
of contact, flush eyes with clear water and seek medical attention if
irritation persists. Keep out of reach of children and pets
to prevent unwanted consumption.

Directions: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. Apply liberal quantity of conditioner to freshly shampooed coat. Work conditioner deeply into coat and allow to remain for at least 3 minutes. Rinse pet thoroughly with warm, clear water. Dry pet thoroughly and comb out well.

Frequency of use: After each shampoo or as directed by your veterinarian.

CAUTION: For topical use only. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, flush eyes with clear water and seek medical attention if irritation persists. Keep out of reach of children and pets to prevent unwanted consumption.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 127
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Esca Oatmeal Shampoo and conditioner
I cannot begin to say how much I LOVE THESE PRODUCTS!!!! I do rescue work and many come to us with skin and coat problems. This shampoo and conditioner helped the irritated , dry skin with first washing and the conditioner helped with matting and tangles. I use it on my own hair !!! GREAT PRODUCT!
July 6, 2016

Rated 5 out of 5 by BnBDogTrainer Shampoo and conditioner are excellent.
Great lather, great scent. Lathers and rinses really well. I did not have to use much at all. I think this is one of the best shampoo and conditioner combos out there. I used on my toughest dog Lucy, who has a medium, course coat. She came out smooth as silk and shiny. Just very pleased and I highly recommend.
June 27, 2016

Rated 5 out of 5 by TurtleBaby GREAT PRODUCT
The shampoo and conditioner smell wonderful. My Chow's fur is so soft and easy to brush after using it. Try it you will not be disappointed.
June 7, 2016

Rated 5 out of 5 by crazyfine great product....bought for years
Not only does it work fabulously on all 3 of my dogs.......It is amazing for my hair. I ran out of shampoo so I figured it worked so well for dogs I'd try. I was floored at how soft, shiny, and fuller my hair was. I also have extremely dry skin and haven't found a lotion that works for me so I also tried it as my body wash. WOW WOW there was no NEED for lotion. Skin silky soft and lasted that way till next shower. Man I'm impressed!
April 20, 2016

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I have a 50 lbs shepard/chow and a 5 lb chihuahua/mini pincher. Both of them get really itchy skin in the late summer months, heading to Fall. The chihuahua gets large flakes on her skin, on her back by the tail. Both lose small patches of hair because of scratching so much. I wondering if this oatmeal shampoo will help them both from itching and biting constantly and help heal the flakes so they can finally rest better and itch less. I'm looking for a solution so we can all sleep better at night.

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The vet we go to recommends using an oatmeal shampoo. My Chow puppy was doing a lot of scratching before I tried this shampoo. After using the shampoo and the oatmeal conditioner she no longer is scratching and her fur is so soft and pretty.

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It sounds like what my daughter went thru with their lab. They 1st must be kept up to date with some type of flea & tick preventative- that will help some, as fleas & ticks seem to be awful at those times of the year, & the dogs can scratch & bite at them so much that their hair will come out & the skin will get flaky. I've found that washing the dogs in the oatmeal shampoo is calming & healing to their skin. I think it probably would be best to apply the flea medicine 1st (whatever type is your preference), wait a certain amount of time,(whatever the box or vet advises), & then shampoo your dogs with the oatmeal shampoo.I hope that this is helpful and that your dogs feel better soon.

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Yes, this shampoo and conditioner are great. Very smooth and gentle, yet does a thorough job of cleaning. Softens skin and minimizes and perhaps eliminates itching. Smells great. There is also a shampoo especially for itchiness and I have used it, but I don't see a difference between these two shampoos. They both work well although the oatmeal one is cheaper.

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My dog is a chow/pit/cattledog mix, so I know the kind of fur you're dealing with on the larger dog. She has bad grass allergies which make her get flakey and scabby along her spine and on her inner thighs. She would itch CONSTANTLY and chew her paws.

I used this and the conditioner and used a brush to lather and work it while it was setting. It has to sit a total of 8-10 minutes (about 5 for each product). Trust me, it's really worth it for their skin.

Alley had bad scabs on her back, and about halfway through her shampoo, they started to come up like soft bits of dried skin (gross I know). I brushed her while it was lathering and basically tried to get the scabs off as gently as I could, and it seemed to feel pretty good to her.

tl;dr - It's cut down on her itching and her flaky skin, it worked on her paws too. Definitely recommend but make sure to wait the time.

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It helped out my dogs, if you still need a little boost, add real oatmeal but powdered to it and leave on the coat for about 10 minutes.Using a lofa or scrungie that is 1$ helps build suds and use less soap. Just work and massage that into their fur as well. 10 minutes gives the skin time to moisturize and heal. Hope it helps your fur babies :)

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Thank you for your question. While the Advanced Formula Oatmeal Shampoo is gentle on the skin, our Itch Stop Shampoo, item number 33564, will comfort itchy skin. It contains 0.5% Hydrocortisone, Lidocaine and Aloe. Here is a link to this shampoo:

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I know you have puppy shampoo but my puppy seems to be itching more than she should. Should I use the oatmeal shampoo and conditioner or will the puppy shampoo condition her skin. She is 9 weeks and I have not bathed her yet.

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I'd probably recommend using oatmeal shampoo on ANY dog of any size, breed age ect. I do because oatmeal heals and soothes dogs fur and skin. Especially the itchy and flaky ones. So feel free to use it on a puppy, adult or senior. :)

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Since the oatmeal shampoo is a very gentle product as evidenced by the ingredients as well as how it leaves the dog's fur/hair and how it feels on your own skin, there is no reason why you can't use it on a puppy. Since puppy fur/hair is so soft, you probably don't need the conditioner right now. I suggest you use the shampoo, make sure you rinse her thoroughly, and then forego the conditioner for now. However, I doubt the conditioner will bother her. I just don't think you need it til she is older and why put a product on her she doesn't need or won't benefit from?

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I have used this shampoo and conditioner on my 7 year old Shih tzu for several years and now use them on new Boston Terrier puppy. Both have soft shiny coats and no itchy skin or dandruff. A Shih tzu and a Boston Terrier could not be more different in coat or color and it works great on both. Both have somewhat protruding and sensitive eyes that are not irritated by the shampoo or conditioner. Wonderful product!

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yes! I use K9 Advantix and just as long as you wait the required time for the Advantix to be absorbed, you can use any shampoo. The key is waiting for the product to be absorbed into a dog's system vs being washed off

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Yes, these are gentle grooming products. Just make sure you wait 3 days after shampooing before you apply the Advantix or the Fontline and wait 3 days after applying them before you shampoo. The Advantix and the Frontline need the dog's oils in his skin to be able to distribute the product well throughout his body. Shampooing, even with a gentle product, removes much of the dog's natural oils when it cleanes the skin and fur. Also, if you shampoo too soon after applying the products, it will remove them along with the oils, so wait 3 days to make sure the products are fully absorbed to get the max benefit from them.

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5 min for shampoo and 3 min for conditioner?! I have seen this on products repeatedly and tried it timed. My 9yr old rescued terrier-mix is a shivering mass of stress if I let it take that long -- even with desensitization techniques, treats, soothing massage, and a very warm bathroom. Is there not a way to make an effective squeeze on, rub in, rinse off product? I apologize for the frustration.

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I us it on my Yorkie she hates a bath. You don't have to leave it on that long, I don't and it works great on my dog. Try it just wash your dog and I thank you will be pleased, its a great product. We love it, good luck

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I have two larger dogs I dread washing, because they hate water. Even my lab does. But lathering in the fur and letting it sit gives the oatmeal in the soap and conditioner time to moisturize the skin and coat. I left it on for only a few minutes, and it worked great. Their fur is soft and shiny and they look like show dogs :)

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Yes, there is. I don't make a point to leave the shampoo on for a full 5 minutes and I still get good results. The shampoo is on my dogs for about 3- 4 minutes anyway before I wash it off and I could tell no difference between leaving it on longer or not. (I did my own experiment.) I don't use the conditioner anymore since the shampoo seems to work well by itself, but I keep my poodles' hair short. I believe the reason why it is suggested to leave the shampoo on for 5 minutes is so it will kill fleas. I have noticed fleas on the floor in the shower when I bathe them inside, but the fleas wash off quickly and seem to be dead upon contact with the shampoo. Try your own experiment and see if there is a difference between 3 minutes and 5 minutes. I bet there isn't. Good luck.

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It has a very, very hint of almond smell, which quickly fades away. I actually don't even notice it at all. And I have horrible allergies, so would be bothered by anything with a strong smell. My dog just smells clean!

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No it has a slight almond scent. I am extremely sensitive to scents and this did not bother me. The only way I could smell it was if I buried my head into their long fur. Even then it was OK. I will be buying more.

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